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Evaluating an Argument — Quiz Answers

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What is the best evaluation of Parvati's evidence?

A
It is relevant and insufficient, because she provides general reasons without specific examples.
B
It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.
C
It is irrelevant and insufficient, because she discusses using computers rather than phones.
D
It is irrelevant and insufficient, because her evidence relies solely on her own experience.
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Which element is missing from this evaluation?

A
an evaluation of the evidence
B
a summary of the claim
C
a concluding statement
D
the thesis statement
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Which statement would best conclude an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

A
DeLuca calls on novelists and a US president for their opinions of the Nobel committee's decision.
B
I find the examples of internal rhyme to be the most convincing evidence DeLuca offers.
C
Overall, DeLuca's wide-ranging evidence will prove that rock lyrics are indeed poetry.
D
DeLuca shows an impressive knowledge of the entire range of Dylan's creative output.
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What evidence does Lola provide to support her claim? Choose two correct answers.

A
A college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in today's world.
B
Teenagers resent the pressure placed on them to go to a post-secondary institution.
C
Employers want new hires to have skills and traits acquired in a post-secondary setting.
D
Every high school student is expected to continue schooling after high school.
E
Employers require a college degree or skilled trade certificate for most jobs.
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Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity. Student Work Niemand's article on climate change in the editorial section of today's newspaper offers a weak argument. His reasoning consists of little more than unsubstantiated assertions that climate change is not affected by human activity. In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?

A
the name and source of Niemand's article
B
a summary of Niemand's claim
C
text evidence from Niemand's argument
D
a restatement of Giovanna's evaluation
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Which statement summarizes Samantha's claim?

A
Fast food restaurants need to create more varied menus.
B
Fast food restaurants would profit from offering vegan meals.
C
Fast food restaurants would lose money by catering to vegans.
D
Fast food restaurants attract a lot of customers.
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Is Colin's evidence relevant to his claim?

A
No, because it is about flying drones being a sport, not about privacy issues.
B
Yes, because it is on the subject of people owning and flying drones.
C
No, because he only gives his own opinion rather than providing evidence.
D
Yes, because he gives evidence that flying drones is a sport.
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What is the best evaluation of the evidence Lola provides?

A
The evidence relates to the claim but does not sufficiently address teenagers' resentment of the pressure to continue schooling.
B
The evidence sufficiently supports the reason about getting a job but does not relate to the claim.
C
The evidence is relevant and sufficient because the main reason people continue their education is to gain skills to find a job and support themselves.
D
The evidence is relevant but insufficient because it only discusses things one learns after high school.

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